Our coffee grinder went tango uniform this morning, harkening back to the days
when it seemed like we'd go through one every few days. I've previously
complemented the model we were using for its durability, and this doesn't really
change that opinion, as the grinder lasted about four years (I'm sure our record
in the other direction is closer to four days). The bad news is this seems
to be a discontinued model, and the
new high-end Kitchen Aid model costs around twice as much as the old one
(which itself seemed expensive). The good news is this one seems to address the
main shortcoming of the now-deceased one, as it looks like it will contain the
grounds better (the old one tended to spray them all over), and it carries a
two-year warranty, so it will probably be our choice as a replacement.

Hey Blue, first of all I work part-time at http://www.yourkitchenstore.com and I drink a REAL lot of coffee. I also have burned through a lot of grinders. What I found the best so far is actually a low-tech solution. We have hand-cranked coffee grinders that work just as well if not better than the electric. They are cheaper and mine has lasted for 8 years now.

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